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Accession Number:

AD0837277

Title:

The Effect of Anisotropy and Reorientation of Principal Stresses on the Shear Strength of Saturated Clay

Author(s):

• Duncan, J. M.
• Seed, N. B.

Author Organization(s):

• CALIFORNIA UNIV BERKELEY

Report Date:

1965-11-01

Abstract:

The objectives of the investigation are to establish the fundamental nature of the anisotropy of saturated clays with respect to undrained strength, and to evaluate the practical significance of anisotropy and reorientation of the principal stresses in short-term stability problems.

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Conference:

Journal:

Pages:

173

File Size:

11.92MB

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Identifiers:

• GRAPHS(CHARTS)

SubjectCategory:

• Earth Sciences and Oceanography

Distribution Statement:

Approved For Public Release

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